Nepal landslide: Expert warns climate change is a key trigger

– This is an area where climate change plays a major role, says Arnkjell Løkke of the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), commenting on the possible causes of the landslide in Nepal. The disaster has raised urgent questions about what triggered the deadly event. While a full analysis is still pending, Løkke points to shifting weather patterns as a likely contributing factor. Climate change is intensifying rainfall in mountainous regions, which can destabilize slopes and lead to sudden ground failures. According to Løkke, such conditions are becoming more frequent and more severe. The NGI expert’s remarks add to a growing body of evidence linking extreme weather events to landscape changes. Researchers are now calling for closer monitoring of vulnerable zones. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, the focus is turning to prevention. Understanding the role of climate is seen as critical to reducing future risks.